Friday, April 26, 2024

The Berry Family’s Agrarian Legacy in Southeast Georgia

By: Dr. Veronica L. Womack A Tradition of Faith, Family and Resilience Southeast Georgia is an important section of the historic Georgia Black Belt region and has served as a beacon of agricultural innovation and traditions since the founding of the country. Long and Tattnall, member counties of the region, have played a critical role...

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